Learn how to make pizza sauce as at a restaurant. The thickness of this homemade pizza sauce is determined by the amount of water used; it should be somewhat viscous. This simple Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe takes 5 minutes to prepare and requires just 8 ingredients. This no-cook sauce is the finest pizza sauce recipe ever, based from my experience working in a Chicago pizzeria.

Making pizza at home is a convenient, enjoyable, and cost-effective alternative to ordering from a restaurant. My children have been doing it since they were 5 years old.This is our favorite quick homemade pizza sauce recipe.It takes five minutes to prepare and yields the finest pizza you've ever tasted.

I'm from Chicago (born and bred), so we've had some of the world's greatest pizza. My spouse was not thrilled one evening after eating at a well-known pizza restaurant.I thought he'd gone insane!

His issue was with the sauce. "There was only a thin layer and it tasted like tomatoes," was his own impression. He like saucy, robust, and tasty pizza, however this specific pie did not meet his standards. The moral of the tale is that we do not tolerate weak sauce in our family. This Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe guarantees that!

Pizza Sauce Recipe: Substitutions

Here are a few possible substitutions that can be made in this recipe.

  • Tomato sauce.When I run out of tomato sauce, I've put a can of chopped tomatoes in the blender as a substitute. You may also use fresh, blended tomatoes.
  • Tomato paste.Please do not leave out the tomato paste. It thickens the pizza sauce, which is important for preventing soggy pizza.
  • Oregano and Italian seasoning.I usually use dried spices, but fresh are also an option. Also, if you want a sauce with a milder taste, start with less and gradually increase to your liking.
  • Garlic salt.If you don't have garlic salt, use ¼ teaspoon garlic powder and ½ to 1 teaspoon sea salt.
  • Granulated sugar.This may be eliminated or substituted with honey. However, the sugar improves the taste of the tomatoes and reduces the "bite" of the sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups water

  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

  •  cup extra virgin olive oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ tablespoon dried oregano

  • ½ tablespoon dried basil

  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1

Gather all ingredients.

Step 2

In a large dish or container, combine olive oil, tomato paste, and water. Mix thoroughly after adding the garlic, oregano, basil, rosemary, salt, and pepper.

Step 3

Allow the sauce to sit for a few hours so the flavors may combine. Spread over flatbread; no cooking necessary.

The percentage daily values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your values may vary depending on how many calories you need each day.Not every ingredient has nutritional information available. The quantity is calculated by the available nutritional information.Currently, no information is known on this nutrient. If you are on a medically restricted diet, please consult your physician or a competent nutritionist before preparing this meal.